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Socio-Economic Development

Laos Sets New Economic Direction Under 2026–2030 Development Strategy

Laos is setting an ambitious new course for national growth as the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Ministry of Finance have rolled out their five-year development plans for 2026–2030, outlining strategies to accelerate industrialization, strengthen financial stability, and build a self-reliant economy. At the sixth Party Committee Congress...

Laos, Republic of Korea Celebrate 30 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Launch of Lao Digital Park

Laos and the Republic of Korea (ROK) are celebrating 30 years of diplomatic relations...

Inflation in Laos Eases to 4 Percent in October

The cost of living in Laos continues to rise, with new data from the...

Bank of Laos Targets Stronger Oversight, Digital Banking, Regional Connectivity in New Five-Year Strategy

The Bank of Laos (BOL) has unveiled a new five-year plan (2026–2030) aimed at...

Attapeu Approves Xekaman 1 Dam Tourism Development Project

Attapeu Province is taking a major step to expand its tourism sector with the...

Tourism, Hospitality in Focus as Lao Youth Embark on Japan Study Tour

Japan is set to welcome a delegation of 10 young people from Laos who are participating in the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students...

National University of Laos Turns 27

Lao higher education turns 27 years old. With a quiet celebration, the National University of Laos (NUOL) marks another milestone.  Founded in 1996 as a...

Bridge in Savannakhet Collapses under 42-ton Truck

Local authorities in Xayaboury District, Savannakhet Province, have promptly responded to the collapse of the Houay Thahao Bridge after the crossing of a 42-ton...

New Fund Allocated to Education Improvement in Laos

In the heart of Southeast Asia, Laos is facing a challenge that many developing nations share: a need to improve its education system. To this...

Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce Works to Address Land Port Issues

The Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) is taking steps to improve the import-export process at land ports across the country. In a meeting...

USAID Okard Celebrates Success in Promoting Disability-Inclusive Development in Laos

On 11-13 October, Acting USAID Country Representative to Laos Kevin Smith and Deputy Director General of the Department of Policy for Devotees, Persons with...